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Healing is for you right now, in this moment. But it also reaches backward with grace and forward with freedom—bringing healing to what came before and hope to what comes next. This is what being a transitional character looks like. 💛
25 years ago today, I said the best yes of my life. Tom, thank you for loving me, praying with me, cheering for me, crying with me, laughing with me, celebrating with me and sitting with me when neither of us have the words. I’m thankful fo
The ending was just the beginning. “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives.” (Job 19) He is Risen! Because He lives, we can too. Even though our scars are reminders of our wounds, His scars are reminders that He offers us healing.
On this Good Friday, I’m thinking about scars. Jesus - chose to give His life for us all. He chose the nails. But why do He choose the scars? At resurrection, He could’ve been fully made new. Scars healed and all. Sure- the scars we
Shame thrives where silence lives. Hiding your story can feel like protection, but it carries a heavy cost. God offers freedom, “Everything exposed by the light is made clear.” (Ephesians 5:13) 📖 ✨ Sharing your truth, even with one tr
Cycle breaking gets misunderstood. A lot. It’s not disloyal. It’s not blaming your parents for everything. It’s not disrespectful. It’s not being ungrateful. It’s not thinking you’re better than anyone. It&rs
Sometimes the gentlest pace is the most transformative. 💛
When it comes to condemnation, God makes His heart for us very clear. Romans 8:1 tells us there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. John 3:17 adds that God didn’t send His Son to condemn the world, but to save it. But con
Today you would’ve been 92 today. I’m thankful for the years I had the privilege of calling you my bonus dad. You are still remembered and loved and every time I’m at the lake, I can’t help but remember how much you loved
Your triggers aren’t weaknesses. They’re invitations to pay attention to unhealed places with tenderness. Thank your body for surviving. Then invite it to soften. 💛
Healing is for you right now, in this moment. But it also reaches backward with grace and forward with freedom—bringing healing to what came before and hope to what comes next. This is what being a transitional character looks like. 💛 25 years ago today, I said the best yes of my life. Tom, thank you for loving me, praying with me, cheering for me, crying with me, laughing with me, celebrating with me and sitting with me when neither of us have the words. I’m thankful fo The ending was just the beginning. “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives.” (Job 19) He is Risen! Because He lives, we can too. Even though our scars are reminders of our wounds, His scars are reminders that He offers us healing. On this Good Friday, I’m thinking about scars. Jesus - chose to give His life for us all. He chose the nails. But why do He choose the scars? At resurrection, He could’ve been fully made new. Scars healed and all. Sure- the scars we Shame thrives where silence lives. Hiding your story can feel like protection, but it carries a heavy cost. God offers freedom, “Everything exposed by the light is made clear.” (Ephesians 5:13) 📖 ✨ Sharing your truth, even with one tr Cycle breaking gets misunderstood. A lot. It’s not disloyal. It’s not blaming your parents for everything. It’s not disrespectful. It’s not being ungrateful. It’s not thinking you’re better than anyone. It&rs Sometimes the gentlest pace is the most transformative. 💛 When it comes to condemnation, God makes His heart for us very clear. Romans 8:1 tells us there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. John 3:17 adds that God didn’t send His Son to condemn the world, but to save it. But con Today you would’ve been 92 today. I’m thankful for the years I had the privilege of calling you my bonus dad. You are still remembered and loved and every time I’m at the lake, I can’t help but remember how much you loved Your triggers aren’t weaknesses. They’re invitations to pay attention to unhealed places with tenderness. Thank your body for surviving. Then invite it to soften. 💛

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